MEEKER | With the 4th of July fast approaching, the county would like to share some important information regarding traffic flow and parking during the upcoming celebrations. To help ensure a safe and organized event, please note the following logistics: • The south gate of the facility is walk-through only—there[Read More…]
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Town appoints new trustee
MEEKER | After swearing in Amanda Smith to the trustee position vacated by Tiffany Jehorek, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation from YouthZone. The 50-year-old program, which is based in Glenwood Springs, provides nonprofit, comprehensive services for youth in the Ninth Judicial District, including substance abuse treatment, life sklls[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: Support your local veterans
The history of the Meeker VFW Post No. 5843 reflects a deep commitment to serving veterans and the community. The post is part of the larger Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, which was founded in 1899 to advocate for the rights and benefits of those who served in the U.S.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 88
State Of Colorado, Executive Department, Denver, Sept. 16, 1879 My Dear, Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a communication from N.C. Meeker, esq, Indian Agent at the White River Agency, in which he details the feelings of the Utes at that point, and desires me to confer with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: H.R. Bergh: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). This article is about H.R. Bergh. He was a shareholder of the Meeker Townsite; however, he was not counted among the Founding Fathers enshrined on the courthouse rock. I[Read More…]
‘OFF THE OLIVE BRANCH’ INTRODUCES ‘ON THE GRAPEVINE’
Off the Olive Branch, Meeker’s oil and vinegar tap house and provider of specialty grocery items, is expanding its offerings. Owners Alexis and Matt Stone are pleased to announce the grand opening of On the Grapevine July 1, from 4-7 p.m. at the same location (317 E. Market St.). On[Read More…]
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Get motivated with Run Club MEEKER | ERBM’s popular community running program begins this week! Runs will take place Tuesday evenings, June 3-July 29, from 7-9 p.m. Moonlight runs are scheduled for June 10 and July 15 from 9:30-11:30 p.m. All ages welcome; ages 12 and under must be accompanied[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Clinic competitors have a chance to work with trainers
By JOSIE TUTHILL Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend contestants in Meeker’s Mustang Makeover (MMM) gathered at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds to learn from renowned trainers Bryan Neubert and Steve Mantle. Each of them worked one-on-one with a MMM contestant trainer and the mustang they will[Read More…]
Meeker FFA shines at State Convention
MEEKER | Under the bright lights of the Pueblo Convention Center stage, Meeker High School’s FFA chapter stood tall among hundreds of members from across Colorado at the 97th Colorado FFA State Convention, held June 3–6. This year’s theme, “Lead Unconditionally,” resonated deeply with the Meeker group after the hardships[Read More…]
BARE BEAR FEET
A black bear stopped by a house on the Mesa last weekend for a brief visit, eventually climbing a nearby tree and hanging out for a bit before disappearing overnight. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Three Meeker residents hospitalized after Hwy. 13 accident June 10
HT Staff MEEKER | Three Meeker residents were seriously injured last Tuesday, June 10, on Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Craig in an early morning collision with a large boulder that had fallen onto the highway. All three men were airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital with serious injuries. Bill Pool[Read More…]
CAPTAIN JACK Mural Project
The second in the Uplift Meeker mural series is underway. Attendees at Meekerpalooza participated in the process of painting. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO